Month: September 2025

Wondering if it’s time to ask for help? You’re not alone.

Many people wait until they feel exhausted, defeated, or out of options before turning to a medical provider. But medical weight loss isn’t just for those with “a lot” of weight to lose—it’s for anyone who wants real, supportive, science-backed help.

You Might Be a Good Fit If You:

• Struggle with weight despite healthy habits
• Have a BMI over 27 with health concerns (like high blood pressure or insulin resistance)
• Feel frustrated by yo-yo dieting or emotional eating
• Want to lose fat without losing muscle
• Are ready for accountability, guidance, and tools that work

What Medical Weight Loss Looks Like

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If you’re losing weight and noticing more hair in the shower or on your brush, you’re not alone. Hair thinning during weight loss is common—and usually temporary.

Let’s look at why it happens, and how to protect your hair while still making progress.

Why Does Hair Loss Happen?

Hair shedding during weight loss is often caused by:

• Nutritional deficiencies (like iron, protein, or zinc)
• Sudden calorie restriction
• Hormonal changes
• Stress on the body from rapid weight loss

Tirzepatide itself is not a known direct cause of hair loss, but fast weight loss can trigger a temporary condition called telogen effluvium, where more hairs than usual shift into the resting/shedding phase.

What We Do to Prevent It

At Eagle Medical Weight Loss, we take steps to minimize risk:

• Recommend adequate protein intake
• Monitor labs for nutrient deficiencies
• Guide you to a healthy pace of weight loss
• Provide supplements if needed
• Avoid under-eating or extreme plans

Your hair—and your health—deserve full support along the way.

One of the most common questions we hear is:
”Will I need to take this medication for life?

The answer? Not necessarily.

Weight loss medications like tirzepatide are meant to be tools, not life sentences. The path forward depends on your unique goals, health conditions, and how your body responds.

How Long Do Most People Stay On?

Most patients stay on their medication for at least 6–12 months. That’s because:

• It takes time to reset habits and metabolism
• Your body needs consistency to adjust to a healthier weight
• We want to avoid rapid rebound after stopping

Can I Taper Off?

Yes—many people successfully taper down once they’ve:

• Reached a healthy and stable weight
• Built strong lifestyle habits
• Addressed the root causes of weight gain

We guide you through the process safely and gradually, monitoring both physical and emotional cues.

What If I Need to Stay On?

For some, staying on a low maintenance dose long-term helps manage chronic conditions like prediabetes, PCOS, or severe obesity. It’s not a failure—it’s a valid choice supported by data.

Our promise: we’ll never pressure you either way. We’ll simply help you make informed, empowered decisions that serve your health.

If you’ve ever tried a crash diet, you know the cycle: fast weight loss… followed by fatigue, frustration, and rebound gain. That’s because crash dieting pushes your body into survival mode—and ignores the role of hormones, metabolism, and muscle mass.

GLP‑1 medications like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer a better, more sustainable path.

Why Crash Diets Fail

Crash diets often:

• Cut too many calories too fast
• Lead to muscle loss, not just fat loss
• Slow your metabolism
• Cause intense hunger, mood swings, and burnout
• Don’t address the root causes of weight gain (like insulin resistance or stress)

What Makes GLP‑1s Different

Medications like tirzepatide help regulate hunger hormones, so you naturally eat less without starving yourself. When combined with the right nutrition and support:

• You lose more fat than muscle
• You feel satisfied—not deprived
• You avoid extreme highs and lows
• You build habits that last

The Slow & Steady Advantage

At Eagle Medical Weight Loss, our goal is sustainable transformation, not fast fixes. Whether you’re losing 1 pound per week or adjusting habits for the long haul, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.

There’s a lot of buzz around tirzepatide, and for good reason. This new class of medication is showing powerful results for people who want to lose weight and improve metabolic health—but how does it work, and is it right for you?

What Is Tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide (brand names include Zepbound and Mounjaro) is a GLP‑1/GIP receptor agonist. That means it mimics two naturally occurring hormones that help regulate blood sugar, insulin levels, and appetite.

It was originally created to treat type 2 diabetes but has since been approved for weight management due to its effectiveness at reducing body weight—even in people without diabetes.

How Does It Work?

Tirzepatide:

• Slows down digestion (so you feel fuller longer)
• Reduces appetite and cravings
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Supports steady, sustainable fat loss

It’s given as a once-weekly injection and is available by prescription through a medical provider.

Why Medical Supervision Matters

While tirzepatide is safe and well-tolerated by most, it’s not a magic fix. At Eagle Medical Weight Loss, we use it as one tool in a bigger plan—paired with lifestyle support, lab monitoring, and body composition tracking.

We’ll help you avoid side effects, adjust your dose carefully, and make sure your progress is healthy—not extreme.

When it comes to weight loss, the number on the scale is only one piece of the puzzle. If you’re working hard to get healthier, you deserve to know what’s actually changing in your body—and that’s where a DEXA scan comes in.

What Is a DEXA Scan?

DEXA stands for Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. It’s a low-dose X-ray that provides a detailed picture of your body composition:

• Fat mass
• Lean (muscle) mass
• Bone density

It’s the most accurate way to see what you’re really losing—or gaining—as your weight changes.

Why Is This Important?

A regular bathroom scale can’t tell the difference between fat, muscle, and water weight. That means:

• You could be losing muscle without knowing it
• You might feel frustrated by a “stalled” scale even when your fat is decreasing
• You could be at risk for bone loss and not know until it’s too late

With DEXA, we can make data-driven decisions about your plan and celebrate the right kind of progress.

How We Use DEXA at Our Clinic

At Eagle Medical Weight Loss, we refer patients to Boise State’s Human Performance Lab for DEXA scans. We typically recommend:

• One baseline scan at the beginning of your journey
• A follow-up scan every 3–6 months to track progress

These scans help us adjust your nutrition, medication, or activity plan to ensure you’re burning fat while preserving strength.

Real Results, Not Just a Number

Your body is more than a number on a scale. You deserve to see the full picture—and DEXA makes that possible. When paired with the right medical plan, it becomes a powerful motivator and guide.

Ready to see what your body is really made of—and how we can help you shape it in a healthy way?